Vice-President unveils Mannathu Padmanabhan statue in Delhi
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan unveiled a statue of social reformer and freedom fighter Mannathu Padmanabhan and inaugurated the Mannam Smrithi Mandapam at the Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi, on 12 July 2026.
Summary
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan unveiled a statue of social reformer and freedom fighter Mannathu Padmanabhan and inaugurated the Mannam Smrithi Mandapam at the Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi, on 12 July 2026, at an event organised by the Nair Service Society (NSS), Delhi. Mannathu Padmanabhan, the founder of the Nair Service Society, dedicated his life to education, social reform, self-reliance and community service. The Vice-President said his ideals of social justice, equality and national service transcend caste, region and religion.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 July 2026
- Unveiled by
- Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Venue
- Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi
- Also inaugurated
- Mannam Smrithi Mandapam
- Organiser
- Nair Service Society (NSS), Delhi
- Static link
- Mannathu Padmanabhan: social reformer, freedom fighter, founder of the Nair Service Society
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Mannathu Padmanabhan, whose statue was unveiled by the Vice-President in July 2026, was the founder of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — Nair Service Society
The Vice-President described Mannathu Padmanabhan as the founder of the Nair Service Society.
Where was the Mannam Smrithi Mandapam inaugurated by the Vice-President on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi
The statue and Mannam Smrithi Mandapam are at the Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Which organisation's Delhi unit organised the unveiling of Mannathu Padmanabhan's statue in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nair Service Society
The event was organised by the Nair Service Society (NSS), Delhi.